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Tin

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Tin is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Tin is a Group 4 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 50.

About Tin

Molecular Structure

Tin has the chemical symbol Sn.
Tin atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.

Atomic Structure

Tin as 50 protons and 69 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 50 and an atomic mass of 119.
Tin is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.

Properties

Tin is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Tin is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Tin is malleable.
Tin is sonorous.
Tin is ductile.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Tin is a Group 4 metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 50 protons in the nucleus.

About Tin

Molecular Structure

Tin has the chemical formula Sn.
Tin atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Tin has 69 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 119.
Tin is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Tin loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

Tin forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
Tin is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Tin is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
Tin is malleable.
Tin is sonorous.
Tin is ductile.

References

AQA

Tin, pages 78, 340-1, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA

OCR

Tin, pages 214, 215, 219, Gateway GCSE Chemistry, Oxford, OCR